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Night Shift Engineer Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Janitor - Night Shift

Saint Augustine, FL ยท On-site

$13.25 - $17.50/hr

These hazards are controlled through means of engineering controls, such as machine guarding, and administrative controls, such as safety policies and programs. In certain areas of the facility ...

Dispatch Analyst (Night Shift) Company: Peoples Gas System State and City: Florida - Tampa Shift: 8 ... Minimum of four (4) years of related support work experience in an engineering, construction, or ...

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How much do night shift engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for night shift engineer in Florida is $23.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.98 and $26.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a night shift engineer?

A Night Shift Engineer is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, systems, and infrastructure during overnight hours. They ensure smooth operations, perform preventive maintenance, and address urgent technical issues that arise during their shift. This role is common in industries like manufacturing, IT, healthcare, and facilities management, where round-the-clock operations are essential. Night Shift Engineers often work independently or with a small team, requiring strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision. Their primary goal is to prevent downtime and ensure seamless handovers to daytime staff.

What are some challenges unique to working as a night shift engineer?

Night Shift Engineers often face the challenge of working independently with limited supervisory and technical support, requiring them to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly on their own. They must also adapt to an altered sleep schedule and maintain alertness during non-traditional work hours. Additionally, coordination with both the outgoing and incoming day teams is essential to ensure a smooth handover of tasks and status updates. Successfully handling these aspects demonstrates reliability, adaptability, and strong problem-solving skills that are highly valued in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the night shift engineer position, and why are they important?

A successful Night Shift Engineer requires a solid background in engineering fundamentals, troubleshooting, and maintenance, often supported by a degree in engineering or a relevant technical field. Familiarity with industry-standard systems such as SCADA, PLCs, CMMS software, and relevant safety or trade certifications is common. Excellent problem-solving abilities, time management, and strong communication skills help engineers operate effectively when resources are minimal and issues need rapid resolution. These skills and qualities ensure operational continuity, safety, and efficiency during night hours when oversight may be limited.

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Infographic showing various Night Shift Engineer job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,116 per year, or $23.1 per hour.

Facility Supervisor - Night Shift

Bushnell, FL โ€ข On-site

$70 - $110/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Division: Trademark Metals Recycling LLC

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

About Us:

Trademark Metals Recycling is a division of the Nucor Corporation is a Fortune 150 company, known for being North America's leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Fortune Magazine recently ranked Nucor No. 1 on their list of the World's Most Admired Companies in our industry. The key to Nucor's success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of every Nucor division are the dedicated people who make up our team. We are seeking a creative, motivated, and dedicated teammate to join our team. We offer you a challenging and rewarding work environment where you can contribute to the success of over 30,000 Nucor teammates.

Best Benefits in the Business:
  • Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
  • Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
  • Paid Training
  • Company provided uniforms and PPE
  • Paid Vacation - 3 weeks after 1 year
  • Paid Holidays - 10 per year and 1 personal day
  • Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses
  • Scholarship Program - Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $5000 per year
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Company matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan - we match 10% of your purchase

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

SHIFT TIME: 4:00pm-2:00am

  • Provide leadership in plant safety and operations on a day-to-day basis.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers.
  • Establish production work schedules.
  • Provide leadership in people development activities such as hiring, training, developing and coaching staff.
  • Serve as a role model; support and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental policies and practices.
  • Support manager in long-range planning and budgeting.
  • Work closely with commercial team to keep them informed when nonferrous commodities need to be sold.
  • Conduct monthly inventory.
  • Hands on leadership approach in working with teammates.
  • Safety Oriented
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor's degree in business, management, engineering or related field or a minimum of 3 years management experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Experience in, operations or manufacturing with heavy equipment
  • Experience in scrap processing
Preferences:
  • Knowledge of inventory management, shipping and receiving material using lean manufacturing principles is a plus
  • Proven ability to communicate with all levels of customers and internal contacts
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Skilled and experienced with personal computers, software, spreadsheets and databases (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Ability to plan, manage and prioritize work; adapt to a changing environment; strong organized approach to work
  • Demonstrated skill in initiating and managing projects; building and leading a project team
Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace:

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace

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